Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 20:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 20:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 20:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Benhadad is saying that he has so many soldiers that even the tiny bits of dust in Samaria are not enough to give each of his soldiers a small handful. He is trying to sound very powerful and strong to scare his enemies.

1 Kings 20:10: And Benhadad sent unto him, and said, The gods do so unto me, and more also, if the dust of Samaria shall suffice for handfuls for all the people that follow me. [follow...: Heb. are at my feet]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

This verse highlights the power of a soft answer to turn away wrath, contradicting the boastful and wrathful message of 1 Kings 20:10.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus teaches to love your enemies and bless those who curse you, contrasting with the hostile tone in 1 Kings 20:10.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with James 4:6

God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble, opposing the prideful boast in 1 Kings 20:10.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

Pride goes before destruction, challenging the arrogance expressed in 1 Kings 20:10.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises against taking vengeance and encourages leaving it to God, conflicting with the aggressive intent in 1 Kings 20:10.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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